Sunny Deol ’s upcoming film Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak has run into controversy weeks before its scheduled theatrical release, with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) writing to the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry objecting to the film’s portrayal of the medical profession and seeking either corrective action from the filmmakers or a ban on the film if warranted under law. The Central Board of Film Certification has separately clarified that the film has not yet been submitted for certification.

The IMA addressed its letter to Union I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, raising specific objections to the film’s promotional content. The association said the trailers and teasers create an impression that corruption and unethical practices are widespread across the entire medical profession rather than being confined to individual cases of misconduct.

The IMA acknowledged that professional wrongdoing within healthcare must be investigated and punished through proper legal and disciplinary channels.…